The Pilates Fine Arts Academy in Coral Gables offers an extensive Pilates certification program that features a 450-hour teacher training course, structured into 6 modules: history/anatomy, mat, reformer, Cadillac, chair, and barrel/spine corrector. This comprehensive Pilates instructor training equips participants with the skills to effectively use props such as the magic circle, balls, and weights, while also focusing on catering to special populations and designing engaging class programming. Delivered through a combination of lectures, hands-on practice, teaching, and observation, this Pilates certification program allows students to explore anatomy and movement principles, including planes of motion and the concepts of concentric and eccentric movements related to Pilates. Upon completion of the course, participants will be eligible to sit for the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) and will be well-prepared to teach Pilates in both group classes and one-on-one sessions. The 450 hours of this Pilates certification program are spread over one month of classroom instruction, studio access for self-practice and teacher training hours, along with ongoing mentorship throughout the program and beyond. The MAT & REFORMER TRAINING component includes: - History & Philosophy of Pilates - Professionalism/Scope of Practice & Ethics - Anatomy & Movement Principles - Mat Instructor Training - Reformer Instructor Training - Course work, written and practical test - Group Class Program Design - 20 group classes at PILATESPLATE. The total cost is $3300, payable by the start of module one. This program is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills in Pilates Reformer in Coral Gables.